US Bridges

Airport Blvd WB over I-65

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · I-65 @ Airport Blvd · Structure no. 007254

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,088
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd WB over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Airport Blvd WB over I-65 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,088 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,132 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Blvd WB
CrossesI-65
LocationI-65 @ Airport Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67625, -88.12771
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,088 (2022)
Projected traffic39,132 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Blvd WB over I-65 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Blvd WB over I-65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Blvd WB over I-65 carry?

About 26,088 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Airport Blvd WB over I-65?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Blvd WB over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.